Where to apply for a Schengen visa?

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

My place of residence	My visa application should be submitted to
Beijing consular area: All other residents of China	VFS Global
Shanghai consular area: Residents of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui and Zhejiang	VFS Global
Guangzhou consular area: Residents of Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, Hainan, Jiangxi and Hunan	VFS Global
Hong Kong consular area: Residents of Hong Kong and Macau	VFS Global
Mongolia	VFS Global The Embassy of the Czech Republic represents Switzerland in Mongolia
People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)	Embassy of Switzerland in Beijing

The VFS Global procedure is not compulsory. Applicants can also go directly to the responsible Swiss representation to submit their applications with prior appointment booked through VFS Global.

What are the Schengen visa requirements?

Official passport holders

Applications can be lodged directly at the Visa Section counter of the Embassy of Switzerland in Beijing and the Consulate General of Switzerland in Shanghai and Guangzhou.